Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome
Getting here
54.39146, -3.40053
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route▾
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
v13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Eskdale TRailCycling route▾
Named routeRef ETRLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route299 m▾
Named routeRef 72Length 299 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route779 m▾
Named routeRef 72Length 779 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route217 m▾
Named routeRef 72Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
The Irton Cross is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱St Michael's ChurchUrban park4.3 km→✦MUNCASTER CASTLEHistoric site4.2 km→🐄Churchstile Camping ShopVisitor farm5 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→✦High cross shaft, high cross head, and high cross base in St Michael and All Angels churchyardHistoric site4.1 km→✦Muncaster CastleHistoric site4.3 km→